New member of the family ( Jethro's brother )

Well we were looking on gum tree as you do.. at midnight last night because we couldn't sleep worrying about Jethro's op. Suddenly there appeared a new add for 10 staffy pups only a stone's throw from where we live.6 girls, 4 boys. So we phoned first thing this morning and called in after dropping Jethro off at the vets . What a gorgeous array of colours there were. Tony fell in love with a boy that had a black circle around his eye.. that was it. Love at first sight! The pups are getting their first needles soon and then we can bring him home.... Did some shopping on the way home.. got Jethro's senior biscuits and then a packet of puppy biscuits.. hope I don't get them mixed up!!
Have we done the right thing?? I don't know.... but no turning back now. I told the lady that owned the dogs she was more than welcome to keep in touch..

the daddy.. he is 10 ! and what a beautiful boy he was !!

Way to go, you certainly don't hang around when your minds made up!

Absolutely gorgeous!

I bet Jethro will have a new lease of life with the youngster around!

I don't mind telling you apart from me blubbering like an idiot at the vets when they took Jethro out the back.. I also started blubbering again while we were in a pub having lunch. I feel like a traitor to Jethro.... but surely he will know that even with a new pup in the house Jethro will always be king !! And I love him more than life itself......
We have been talking about getting another staffy for about a year .. on and off.. can't believe we finally are !!
Aaah!..........

I was exactly the same when Dempsey had his operation. I was in the Bank when I got the call to say they were going to have to operate - I burst into tears in the middle of the banking hall!

OMG I want one they are so cute. Good on you for giving another little pup a forever home. Am sure Jethro wont mind to much I hope all goes well for him today bless.
I look forward to many pics of Jethro and the new pup together.

Caryll wrote:I was exactly the same when Dempsey had his operation. I was in the Bank when I got the call to say they were going to have to operate - I burst into tears in the middle of the banking hall!

Caryll .. I know that if we ever met face to face.....we would be instant pals !! We have alot in common !!

vanessa wrote:I don't mind telling you apart from me blubbering like an idiot at the vets when they took Jethro out the back.. I also started blubbering again while we were in a pub having lunch. I feel like a traitor to Jethro.... but surely he will know that even with a new pup in the house Jethro will always be king !! And I love him more than life itself......
We have been talking about getting another staffy for about a year .. on and off.. can't believe we finally are !!
Aaah!..........

Please let us all know how Jethro got on at the vets ????? I'm sure everybody else is as anxious as I am to find out.

The new addition to your family looks absolutely adorable How old is he ? And do you have a name yet ?
Sorry so many questions........but it's so exciting.

I'm sure you'll share your love equally between the two boys, so Jethro will always know how well loved he is and how inportant he is in your lives. Yep....he'll always be KING JETHRO and will probably let the lil' one know where he stands.

How adorable are they? Sure Jethro will take it all in his stride.

Hi Lisa.

Jethro had his op but they have had to take out his salivary glands, so it turned in to quite a big op. Apparantly they were compacted and there was a lot of scar tissue as well. Jethro had to stay overnight at the vets ,as he has a shunt coming out his throat.. and the vet really wanted to keep an eye on him for the first night. I phoned the vets earlier tonight, but only an answering machine came on, I wanted to tell them to please make sure he had plenty of blankets in his cage to keep him warm, as he wears his thundershirt normally at night and is toasty warm. So I never got to tell anyone that, and now a massive loud thunderstorm just passed over our way. Poor Jethro will be freaking out.. he gets scared with thunder, and to think of him languishing locked in a cage in a strange place...scared stiff... and no doubt aching and in pain...me and Tony just hope he is okay !! The poor thing.. this will be the longest night of his life, he won't have mummy and daddy to protect him !!

Have to phone the vets in the morning for an update so will keep you all posted....

Thanks for your concern XX

ps regarding puppy.. still thinking of a good name for him. He is about 6 weeks of age at the moment. yes it IS exciting.. I can't even remember back to when Jethro was a little baby !

Awwww, poor Jethro. He's had a Big day.
So, with them taking out his salivary glands, what sort of affect will that have on him ?????????
Yes, it will be a long night for Jethro.......and no doubt a long night for you and Tony. I'm sure he'll be fine though. If you're anything like me you'll be itching to phone the vet in the morning to see how he's doing.
Don't forget to keep us posted.

Thanks for that.. the vet is going to talk to us tomorrow about the effects of the op...

Forgot to add I love the new avatar pic of Roxy..look at that gorgeous smile !!

Gawjuss pups.... congrats!! Hope Jethro's ok

big hugs to jethro. and lots of big hugs to new baby brother! cant wait to see lots of pics with jethro

Poor Jethro, I hope he heals up well and is home soon! His new baby brother is absolutely adorable!

I want one...I want one... they're gorgeous
I'm sure Jethro will be fine, they seem to take it all in their stride, can't wait to see pics of Jethro and his new brother together x

Aawwww He's a little cutie

Pups are gorgeous
Poor Jethro big hugs and lick from me and Blue ><

vanessa wrote:

Caryll wrote:I was exactly the same when Dempsey had his operation. I was in the Bank when I got the call to say they were going to have to operate - I burst into tears in the middle of the banking hall!

Caryll .. I know that if we ever met face to face.....we would be instant pals !! We have alot in common !!

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Awww your new puppy is absolutly gorgeous and dont worry you have more than enough love for 2

Awwwww he is cute